‘Volante’ began in our ﬁrst issue on October 20, 1997. Here are some selected articles from Lucire’s history, with the earliest article on this page dating from 1998. Listing is in approximate reverse chronological order and separated into regions.

Omnibus features

Gifts by the seaStanley Moss samples some of the freshest food that the sea has to offer, and finds the perfect wines to accompany them, in two very different locations, tied by the heritage of their names: Inverness, California, and Scrabster, Scotlandphotographed by Paula Sweet

Seoul searching: the World Cup citiesLucire visits Seoul and Paris, the current and former host capitals
of soccers World Cup, and concludes both are worthwhile destinations
for the summer 2002 traveller by Jack Yan
photographed by the author

Europe

Finding the finest in Firenze and MilanoStanley Moss is impressed with two of Italy’s finest, steeped in history and professionalism: in Firenze, the Hotel Brunelleschi, where ‘No’ does not exist in the property’s vocabulary; and in Milano, the Hotel Baglioni Carlton, with its dependable service and impeccable locationPhotographed by Paula Sweet
from issue 36 of Lucire

Artistic licence in ParisStanley Moss looks at three of Paris’s most fashionable hotels, with themes ranging from Leonardo da Vinci to the plays of Sascha GuitryPhotographed by Paula Sweet
from issue 36 of Lucire

Paris’s personal touch
Paris has always been known for its exuberance and classy surroundings, writes Lola Cristall. She shares two of her recent favourites

Letter from VicenzaStanley Moss, who calls Vicenza home, strolls around a town that is blissfully left alone by tourists, thriving on its authenticity and fashionable touchesprincipal photography by Paula Sweet
additional images courtesy Adolfo Courrier
Cento Rasoi photographed by the author

Bordeaux: tradition is always in fashion
While the city of Bordeaux is evolving into a fashionable food and wine destination, its wine country retains time-honoured tradition with style and substance, reports Elyse Glickman photographed by the author and Franck Colas

Forty-eight hours in Torino
With only two days to spare in Torino, travel editor Stanley Moss packs in enriching museum visits and fine foodphotographed by Paula Sweet

Berlin for beginnersElyse Glickman has a short time in which to make the most of Berlin, and manages to get a good taste of the German capitalphotographed by the author

On the scent of black trufﬂesStanley Moss goes in search of the elusive black truffle in an unsuspecting French villagephotographed by Paula Sweet

Frankfurt: bright lights, medium-sized cityElyse Glickman heads to Frankfurt, every inch the business town, and manages to duck out for outlet shopping in Wertheim Village, in part two of our German travel series photographed by the author and courtesy Wertheim Village

Düsseldorf: ready for Rhine timeElyse Glickman traces the footsteps of a former colleague, who described Düsseldorf as the ‘Paris’ of the Rhine photographed by the author

Natale a Venezia
Venezia returns to its true state, free of its usual swarms of tourists, for Christmas. Stanley Moss looks at how the city transforms for the seasonphotographed by the author

The back streets of VeronaStanley Moss goes beyond the façade of Verona and discovers gems in its back streetsphotographed by Paula Sweet

What’s new in the old town of Amsterdam
As the van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum reopen after years of renovation, Elyse Glickman reports Amsterdam lives up to its reputation as one of Europe’s most artistically exciting cities in other ways photographed by the author

Living Toscana’s bestStanley Moss samples the best of Toscana, sampling luxury properties and dining in Firenze, Volterra and San Gimignanophotographed by Paula Sweet

Two Parisian hideawaysStanley Moss looks at two distinctive Parisian hotels on opposite sides of town, with very different charactersphotographs by Paula Sweet and courtesy Hôtel Le A

Two plus sides to Vicenza
Vicenza, in the Veneto, is a hidden jewel that is well worth exploring. Stanley Moss looks at two properties, on opposite ends of the design scale, that are united by personal servicephotographed by Paula Sweet

Lunar landing
Travel editor Stanley Moss heads back to one of our favourites, the Hotel Luna Baglioni in Venezia, to discover that the standards remain high and the service impeccable
photographed by Paula Sweet

A trio of Parisian delights
Hello from the City of Lights, where the brutal cold of February has finally subsided, giving way to mild days which allow the beloved pastime the French call balader, to stroll. Perfect weather for Stanley Moss to write you a love letter
photographed by the author

The golden road to the
Emerald (Isle) CityElyse Glickman explores Dublin, Ireland and neighbouring County
Kildare, ﬁnding a gold mine of delights that harmoniously unite
tradition and transition
photographed by the author

A new Parisian island
of light and textureStanley Moss finds 7Eiffel, a Left Bank hotel that delights in
its use of light and texture, enriching visitors through experience, design
and excellent service
photographed by the author

Engaging in the eleventh
The Hôtel Marais Bastille is an affordable, and charming family-owned
establishment in the 11th arrondissement in Paris. Stanley
Moss samples it photographed by the author

A Tuscan sanctuary
Toscana, the place everyone wants to visit and buy a villa. It is
not easy renovating anything in Toscanait is far better to stay
at Borgo Santo Pietro. It is home away from home but with a lot more
pampering, reports Anita Talbert

Little spots of
colourLola Saab finds that pastry chefs are innovating in Paris,
and speaks with macaroon specialist Jonathan Blot of Acide Macaron

Trekking in the NavarreStanley Moss heads to
Navarra, finding everything from its stunning mediæval sites
to the fin du siècle spectacle of the Guggenheim in
Bilbaophotographed by the author

Rich in its memoriesStanley Moss takes in St Leonards-on-Sea, a charming seaside hamlet
in East Sussex rich in history
photographed by the author

Visiting the Bard
The Cobbe Portrait is on display at the Shakespeare Birthplace TrustStanley
Moss pays it a visit
photographed by the author

Summer in LondonStanley Moss packs in a lot on his London walkabout, from Asian
food to Guy Bourdin

Escaping Florence Stanley Moss says Villa La Vedetta is the perfect antidote to the
stresses and strains of bella Firenze
photographed by the author

The Florentine insider
Firenze has many secretsand great buys and places to eat, if you
know where to look by Stanley Mosssome photographs by the author

Basel dazzle
Though best known as an international meeting place for business executives,
there is a fun to be had and elegance to be savoured in this sophisticated
border town byElyse Glickman
photographed by the author

Paying tribute
We get to Normandie, France ahead of the President and the 60th anniversary
commemorations of the D-Day landings by Jack Yan
photographed by the author

Escape to Umbria
The largely undiscovered Umbria region in Italy is a godsend for those
who love village walks, wines and culinary adventures as it becomes the
new Tuscany by Pameladevi Govinda
photographed by Georgina Crowley and the author

Two specials of Verona
The Due Torri Hotel Baglioni celebrates Christmas and New Year with a
special for Lucire readers

24 hours in Sancerre
We visit one of Sancerre’s most distinguished winemakers, Jean-Paul Labaille,
and sample the towns famous Crottin de Chavignol and wines
by Pameladevi Govinda
photographed by Jim Randall

Colmar: liberty, equality,
artistry
One of the Alsace’s most beautiful towns where art and music play
an integral part of its identitynot to mention Colmars
stunning canals by Jack Yan
photographed by the author

Megan Tufferys
Brussels
Its a well-kept secret within Europe, but Belgium creates more
than its share of fashion designers. We experience the Brussels that
inspires designer Megan Tuffery by Jack Yan
photographed by the author

Finding tranquillity
Avoiding the tourist traps between Monaco and St Raphaël, Lucire
ventures to find the perfect mixture of tranquillity and cosmopolitanism
by Jack Yan
photographed by the author

Amicalement votre
The Côté dAzur can be persuasive: Lucire takes in the French Riviera, with places to relax in Nice, Monaco
and the perfume capital of the world, Eze by Jack Yan
photographed by the author

The A road to Portovenere
As it celebrates its Saints day, we take the scenic route to
Portovenere, the sixth town in Cinque Terre with memorable
cuisine and a fresh seaside scent by Jack Yan
photographed by the author

Earth from above
Yann Arthus-Bertrands photographs arrive in Stockholm and Oslo and
remind us of our obligation to our fellow world citizens by Jack
Yan
photographs of the exhibition in Stockholm by the author

Hot spots
Korcula and the beautiful Dalmatian coastline are a relaxing world away
from the troubles of neighbouring regions by Fiona Scott
photographed by the author

La dolce vita
The beauty of Roma is not just in the art; it's also in the food and wine
by Fiona Scott
photographed by the author

Africa

New meets old in Morocco
In our spring travel series, Stanley Moss looks at locations that successfully blend new and old, with his first stops treasured finds in the Atlas Mountains, Marrakech and EssaouiraPhotographed by Paula Sweet

South Africa: game
on!
A year after the World Cup, the new South Africa is
more alive and kicking than everan enduring testament to Nelson
Mandela and other courageous souls who made it possible, observes Elyse Glickmanphotographed by the author and Paul J. Coffin

Asia

Shanghai: beauty and the Bund
US west coast editor Elyse Glickman and correspondent Derek J. Poirier compile this handy guide to Shanghai, one of the world’s great urban destinations, balancing high fashion and street chic, luxury and historyphotographed by the authors

Green IndiaStanley Moss discovers that ecotourism need not be the ego-driven affair that it has become in some circles. Keeping it pure, he visits Chhatra Sagar, Sarai at Toria and Samode Safari Village in India photographed by Paula Sweetfrom issue 35 of Lucire

Surviving the Nepal earthquake: a first-hand accountA Lucire exclusiveKayla Newhouse, who was in Kathmandu when the 2015 Nepal earthquake struck, recounts in the first of a two-part story how she was one of the lucky ones, enjoying relative comfort as a foreign survivor and experiencing the kindness of the Nepalese photographed by Hilmi Hacaloğlu/Creative Commons

Bangkok and beyond
While Bangkok still reigns as one of Asia’s great shopping and cultural cities, Elyse Glickman returns to Thailand to discover there’s more to love, including a variety of cultural treasures that await in the country’s north photographed by the author

City of hopeful
Haifa could very well be Israel’s answer to Utopia, with its blend of coexistence, culture, cuisine and ambiance byElyse Glickman

Beresheet: a desert dream
The year-old five-star luxury resort not only raises the stakes for Negev Desert tourism but also puts visitors with the Israeli south’s past and future byElyse Glickman

Tokyo rising
Vibrant culture, history, cuisine and unﬂagging hospitality
make Japan’s capital a luxury destination that endures the
elements and stirs the senses, writes Elyse Glickman
photographed by the author and courtesy the Shangri-La Tokyo

A perfect haven away
from home Janejit Sooksombatisatian rates the Twinpalms Phuket resort
as one of the worlds ﬁnest, an unforgettable experience
with a dose of professionalism at every turn photographed by Tanya
Sooksombatisatian and courtesy Twinpalmsfrom issue 28 of Lucire

Back to Israel-ity
Between its timeless history and innovative food, fashion and technology,
what makes a trip to Israel epic goes beyond traditional expectations,
by Elyse Glickman

Letter from Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka remains one of the unspoiled destinations in south Asia. Stanley Moss takes in the island paradise as it shares its
rich history with the twenty-ﬁrst century photographed by the author and courtesy Aman Resorts

Oh, Kolkata! We never
knew you
There is more to Kolkata than its British colonial history and Mother
Teresa’s rich legacy would suggest, say Elyse Glickman and
Leyla Messian

Luxe for life
From the streets of Seoul to the laid-back elegance of Jeju-Do to beachy
Busan, Koreas passion for global fashion is a reality in everyday
life, writesElyse Glickmanphotographed by the author

In praise of Devi GarhStanley Moss is taken away from the daily grind, transported to
the alternative reality that is Devi Garh in Rajasthanphotographed by the author

The heart of New
Delhi
Aman New Delhi takes the Aman brands reputation for excellence
and puts it in to a distinctively Indian, urban setting byStanley Mossphotographed by the author

Macaus moment
Conceived by big business as the "Asian Vegas", Macau comes into its own,
but with its heart and soul intact byElyse Glickmanphotographed by the author

Luxury getaways in IndiaStanley Moss ventures to northern India and identifies four of
the best resorts in the region, for everything from ecology to the ultimate
spa experiences

Shanti, a home with
soulStanley Moss finds Shanti Home a genuine experience, where
he can feel the soul of India
photographed by the author

Multiple energies in Mumbai
The Four Seasons has assembled some of its top staff in Mumbai, delivering
everything one expects from the top hotel brand in a new property byStanley Mossphotographed by the author or courtesy of the Four Seasons Mumbai

To the Manor, reborn Stanley Moss, in India for an unexpectedly long holiday, ﬁnds
solace at New Delhi's boutique hotel, the Manorphotographed by the author

Brunei by lightJohn Bowie travels to Brunei
as it prepares for the Sultans birthday and ﬁnds it a charming
and clean spot in Asia, with a hint of the Arabianphotographed by the author

Getting to know youLucire at Asias best luxury hotel, the Regent Bangkoka
haven in the Thai heat with a concierges database that includes
astrologers and amenities that are the business in the city
by Jack Yan

Thai excursionLucires Fiona Scott trades office and computer for backpack
and bahts by Fiona Scott
photographed by the author

Americas

Los Angeles on a plate
It’s prime-time for the ultimate primer to Los Angeles’ buzziest and busiest restaurants, from the San Fernando Valley to the South Bay, report Elyse Glickman and Derek PoirierPhotographed by the authors

Finding New York’s international cuisine
New York City has always been a melting pot of different cultures, but finding those among its eateries hasn’t always been easy. Lola Cristall, usually resident in Paris, does the hard yards and picks the Big Apple’s international flavours

California’s spice roads
While San Francisco is one of America’s great food cities, there are many more discoveries awaiting adventurous eaters in Silicon Valley and the highways that lead to the Bay, report Leyla Messian and Elyse Glickmanphotographed by Elyse Glickman

Epic western
Discover an America you never knew existed with a road trip winding around Arizona. Leyla Messian discovers there really is “gold in them red hills”!photographed by Elyse Glickman

There’s no business like chef business
US west coast editor Elyse Glickman and contributor Derek Poirier dish out the delicious, the disappointing and the decadence of Taste of LA, southern California’s hip antidote to hoity-toity food and wine affairsphotographed by the authors

Letter from SeattleStanley Moss heads to Seattle, Washington, to visit some old favourites, as well as a whole new market sector that has popped up with the decriminalization of recreational marijuana photographed by the author

Found horizon: the hidden gems of Belo Horizonte
Rio de Janeiro may have its sexy beach scene, soaring mountains, glamorous fashion and the 2016 Summer Olympics, but Belo Horizonte boasts a surprising cultural heart and soul, writes Elyse Glickman photographed by the author and by Rachel Weil

So close, and yet so far
What would you take to a desert island if you knew you would be there for a while? Chances are Villa del Palmar probably has those necessities of choice, and a lot more, reports Elyse Glickman photographed by the author

North by northwest
US west coast editor Elyse Glickman explores the environs of Kelowna, British Columbia’s foodie boomtown, the Okanagan wine country, and what’s new and noteworthy in Vancouver photographed by the author

Reaching the pinnacle
There is still gold in the hills and mountains at Yosemite National Park, where you can experience old California, 21st-century luxury and adventure travel in the space of a single weekend, says Elyse Glickmansome photographs by the author

Return to paradiseStanley Moss finds a jewel very near Long Beach, California: Catalina Island manages to combine a sense of mystery, art, history and luxury, all with an otherworldly feelphotographed by the author

Shelling out for the little luxuries in Tomales BayA Lucire exclusive Travel editor Stanley Moss leaves the City behind and heads to North Bay, where there are well kept secrets at Tomales Bay where one can indulge in luxury accommodation and the coast’s famed oysters photographed by Paula Sweet

Where Lands End is just the beginning
While the urban landscapes of Santiago and Valparaiso
are feasts for the senses and the mind, Elyse Glickman discovers Chile’s long and winding stretch of Patagonia is a paradise
ethereal landscapes, earthy flavours and endless adventure

The reinvention of
San Francisco
This big little city still holds its own as a destination with sophistication
and several unexpected and affordable surprises, writes Elyse Glickmanphotographed by the author

Town and country
Looking for a holiday boasting good things from the good Earth? Look
no further than Buenos Aires, Argentinas sexy urban hub, and
Mendoza, sublime centre of culinary bliss byElyse Glickmanphotographed by the author

They know whats good for you!
The women of the Pinnacle give the fitness boot camp concept
a swift kick with a stylish and educational Palm Springs fitness weekend
byElyse Glickman

A taste of Chicago, 2010-styleElyse Glickman finds Chicago very much a food lovers paradise,
with sumptuous steaks and deep-dish pizzasphotographed by the author, Jess Smith, Jeff Kauck and Doug Fogelson

Cheeky in Palm SpringsStanley Moss checks out the newly opened Ace Hotel & Swim Club
in Palm Springs, Calif., and finds that its spot on for the modern
traveller who doesnt mind a bit of irreverence
photographed by the author

City deep, mountain high
This Canadian heartland city boasts a wealth of hip restaurants, chic
boutiques, history and culture as rich as its oilﬁelds and as hearty
as its cattle industrybyElyse Glickman
photographed by the author

California dreaming
You can hit the great outdoors for biking and hiking, kick it up a notch
on the culinary and cultural front, or simply kick back in a seaside citylook
no further than San Diego. It's the southern California dream worth living
byKaren Loftus

Youve got to eat it
to save it
If you've got a cultural, creative and culinary appetite or a passionate
thirst for intrigue and history, then pull up a chair, grab a plate and
take a big ol' bite out of New Orleans by Karen Loftusphotographed by the author and Elyse Glickman

¡Cena spectacular! Stanley Moss visits a Spanish-themed
eatery in the ever-popular Northeast district of Portland, Or., Toro Bravo,
helmed by one of the city’s most memorable chefs photographed by the author

Green party
Meadowood brings old-school Napa food and wine culture together with a
touch of the Hamptons, write Elyse Glickman and Sandi Margolisphotographed by the authorsFrom issue 20 of
Lucire

Shining a Beacon
The Beacon Hotel in Miami is a treat-the place to be as we checked out
the city's trendiest scene

Shopping, New England style
Finding true New England style in Newburyport, Mass., with the most stylish
boutiques in the city by Alicia Le Blanc
photographed by the author

FYI: NY
People venture to New York for the lifestyle. But what's truly in and
not overly touristy? by Pamela Carpio and Joanna Black
photographed by Henry Hargreaves
from the April 2005 print
issue of Lucire

California living
The Avalon Hotel in Beverly Hills shatters stereotypes about Americana:
it is welcoming, elegant and restrained by Jack Yan
photographed by the author

The spirit of Bacardi
The home of Bacardi since the Cuban Revolution, Puerto Rico offers the
home of Bacardi and the sights of Cataneo and Old San Juan by Pameladevi
Govinda

The first XVFourth
anniversary special Flying in to Boston after 15 hours on a plane,
the Fifteen Beacon is a godsend, while the very Bostonian and chic area
around Beacon Hill helps keep a travellers balance by Jack
Yan
photographed by the author

It will be foreverThird
anniversary special The Napa Valley is the closest California has
to utopia by Jack Yan
photographed by the author

Australia and New Zealand

Church Road does Tom McDonald proud again
Church Road’s 2013 Tom vintages, named for the late wine pioneer Tom McDonald, are the best the winery has ever produced, says Jack Yan, who samples them at the luxury Wharekauhau Lodge in Wairarapa, New ZealandTasting photographs by Carmen Bird, other photographs by the author

A state of contrast
Victoria state, Australia, is a contrast between the vibrant metropolitan
city of Melbourne and its surrounding countryside and spas only found
a few short hours away, writes Samantha Hannah

The wild west
New Zealands west coast, with its stunning Pancake Rocks, is a destination
for the adventurer by Jo Donnelly
photographed by the author and courtesy Hydrangea Cottages

The good, the bad and the pretty
In Nelson, New Zealand, sampling the happening restaurants and playing
tourist in a town known for being a holidaying destination-but not everything
is up to international standards by Jack Yan
photographed by the author and Rachel McRae

Down south where I am free
We take in Dunedin and rediscover where the real, fair dinkum New Zealand
attitude resides by Jack Yan
photographed by the author

Dressed in Jag
Steve McNulty's Classic Jaguar Limousines service is the most stylish
way to travel the southern part of New Zealand by Jack Yan
photographed by the author

Oceania

Earthy luxury in French Polynesia
From Bora Bora’s posh, polished pearl boutiques to Tahiti’s urban beach scene to the rough-hewn elegance of resorts on her other islands, there’s something for every taste
by Elyse Glickmanphotographed by the author